"If you can play in Lubbock, you can play anywhere in the world."
Lubbock averages 12-15mph winds daily. Our players develop a lower, more piercing ball flight and elite-level flight control that dominates in tournament conditions.
The Rawls Course is wide open, designed to be played in the breeze. It forces you to be creative and to understand spin better than any other student-athlete in the country.
"We aren't looking for the best golfers today. We are looking for the best professionals five years from now."
Head Coaching Tenure
Consistency of Excellence
Coach Sands has transformed Texas Tech into a perennial Top-15 program. Under his guidance, players build a framework for professional longevity, utilizing state-of-the-art tech and a grit-first mentality.
Widely recognized as one of the premier collegiate golf courses in the nation. Carved out of a flat cotton field, it now features dramatic elevation changes and a links-style layout.
Top-3 Finish at the Big 12 Championships at Whispering Pines.
22nd consecutive NCAA Regional appearance.
Two PING All-Americans produced in the 2025 campaign.
3 Seniors earned PGA Tour Americas status via PGA Tour U.
Currently Active on Professional Tours
2023 Ryder Cup Winner
2-Time Ben Hogan Award Winner
PGA Tour Winner
Olympian
Multi-time Korn Ferry Winner
President's Cup Member
Fortinet Champ Winner
Haskins Award Winner
World Top 15
Developing professional icons since 2000